Colchester Borough Council
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Local Choice Plans and Strategies
Local Code of Corporate Governance
Local Plan Policy
Local Transport Plan
Officer Pay Policy
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Risk Management Strategy
Safeguarding Adults Policy
Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures
The Budget
The Council's Strategic Plan 2012-15
Waste Strategy
Anti-Money Laundering Policy

Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures

All children are entitled to a safe and happy childhood regardless of age, race, disability, culture or gender. This includes having the right to protection from all forms of abuse.

Colchester Borough Council has a wide range of services and facilities. This policy aims to ensure that safeguarding children is an integral consideration in how these services and facilities are delivered.

The objectives of the policy are to:

To demonstrate the value that Colchester Borough Council places on safeguarding children
To ensure that legal and moral obligations for safeguarding children are met
To raise awareness amongst all staff regarding safeguarding children and encourage best practice.

For more information read pdf icon Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures. [1Mb]

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